Volks,

I know, I know ... this is as bad as a tire thread.

IMHO .. the MR Heater is the leader in it's class and much safer than
a standard Coleman type propane heater.

We can debate till the buses come home whether a Westy with a side
window open provides enough ventilation to safely use this heater all
night or in a non-monitored manner.

It's my opinion that "any non-ventilated" propane/gas/diesel type
heater should not be used while you sleep.

It just isn't worth the risk.

Kinda like using improperly load rated tires just because you never
had a problem "yet" :)

We bought one but will only use it in a bus while we are awake and
with the side window open a few inches.

larry
roadhaus.com

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Volks,

Wanted to follow up on the tread on vanagon.com about purchasing a Mr
Heater Buddy.

While $39.50 is a great value for this unit please remember to use it
properly.

We feel the advertising and manual that accompanies the product is a
bit misleading.

IMPORTANT .. This is a "Non-Ventilated" propane heater that should
only be used in a "well ventilated" bus while
you are awake.

To quote from the Mr Heater Manual;

"This is an unvented gas-fired portable heater. It uses air (oxygen)
from the area in which it is used. Adequate combustion and ventilation
air must be provided."

"Do not place flammable material on or near the appliance"

Please do not turn this baby on and let it run all night.

While the O2 sensing capability of the Mr Heater is a nice feature it
is not foolproof. The only safe propane/gas/diesel heater to use all
night or in a non-monitored manner are ventilated systems like the
Propex, Eberspacher, Carver and other RV type vented heaters.

Please Be Safe Out There.

larry
roadhaus.com